Anyone Had Same Problems Need Advice Pls

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adam7157

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I recently purchased my a2 from a used car dealer last week and have a few problems.The car is going back today to get all problems fixed there are a few and just wondered if anybody else came across these problems with there a2.

*A slight banging noise when going over bumps and holes in the road seems like its coming from under the passenger side wheel arch could possibly be suspension just dont know.

*It takes a bit of a struggle to get it into reverse sometimes even with clutch pressed right in.

*this is the funny one i have recognised it and so has my girl friend i thought i was hearing things.Just when your driving alongyou will hear a hum for a few seconds then it goes away.It sometimes happens when your changing down and up and sometimes just when driving along its really annoying.

My car is a 1.4 tdi 75bhp 52 2003 any help will be much appriecated thanks in advance.:)
 
They sound familiar - and I am sure you will get expert advice on here. The suspension sounds like the linkage joint. This is a common fault and is an easy DIY fix - from memory the part costs less than £20. But as you have just bought it point the dealer in the right direction.

Don't know about the gearbox as I have never had a problem - always found it very smooth.

The 'hum' noise - does it sound like a cow mooing? A weird analogy but if it does then it is the EGR - exhaust gas recirculation valve. This is common on some and I think difficult to get rid of. You might have to accept it as a feature.

Do a search on suspension linkage and EGR on this forum and you will find lots of explanations. In fact I think there is a guide to self fixing the suspension.

Above all enjoy - the A2 is the best small car and without doubt a future classic.
 
ULP said:
Hi Adam

I suspect gearbox qaulity varies from A2 - A2; mine can be quite Obstinate and I don't think the action is smooth - I also sometimes can't get reverse first time so need to put the car in neutral, lift off the clutch and then try again - its not that uncommon on many cars to be honest and I just think it's the flywheel sticking a little; it always goes in 2nd time (said the vicar to the nun...).

However, I have driven Darren C's A2 and the gearbox is a totally different beast, like a knife through butter and very smooth and light. Mine isn't getting worse, which would indicate a mechanical problem, so I just put it down to being a bit difficult.

As Foghorn said, if the noise is a 'Mooooing' under acceleration at certain points in the rev range that indicates an EGR fault.

Oh yes, I'd agree the A2 is the best small car out there.
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I had a similar problem with mine, poor stiff changes, didn't realise anythinh wrong until I had a loan car with a far better change, told the stealer and they agreed and changed the cables, now a lot better, could just be something like that, if still under warranty tell the stealer!!
 
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